Criss-Crossing the World in Thoughts and Culture

Hello, and thanks for stopping by. I am a writer and former journalist exploring the many facets of life. I was born in Johor Bahru, grew up in Singapore, and have lived and worked in Singapore, Malaysia and the US. Each country has a special place in my heart and consciousness.

The title of my blog mirrors my philosophy. I celebrate all the concentric circles that form my identity. And I believe that there are more similarities among people that can help us understand each other.

I wrote for a lifestyle magazine in Singapore.and was a writer for the lifestyle magazine/feature section of a daily newspaper in Malaysia. And I have always been an avid magazine reader.

It has always been my dream ( okay, maybe more like a fantasy) to have my own magazine. The blog revolution has enabled me to fulfill this dream in a unique way. I’ll strive to treat my blog as a weekly magazine with contents to share, entertain, discuss or inform. I hope you enjoy reading it, and please email me, or leave any comment or suggestion so that we can continue the work of building bridges.

Hi Sharifah! Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier. 🙂 I’m relatively new to this blogging world and it’s really inspiring when I see bloggers who have been building up their blogs for so many years! This is a great tool to express ourselves and share with others.

Hi Sharifah, first – thank you for visiting my blog. I find your blog is very interesting . Your articles are spread amongst a lot of interesting categories – which is good and give readers opportunity to understand lot of new things from what you’ve shared.

Hi there, thanks for dropping by. Winter in California is not too bad as, in between the dreary weather, we still have some sunshine on most days. It still can get cold though. I drink lots of tea and coffee to keep warm, and also Horlicks which can be found at the Asian supermarket.

Hi, Sharifah-
Thanks for visiting my photoblog! Please stop by again. Every so often I actually post something of interest :-). Glad you have found a way to live out your writing dreams/magazine via blogging.
Blessings, Fred (bluestar2012)

I too am a former journalist, a firm believer in building bridges and above all else a global citizen. We have so much in common already! Thank you for your kind comment on my blog. Will definitely be back!

I am thrilled that you liked my post about the blind dog and guide cat and that you are following. Your post about the hair dryer addiction is awesome. I want to go back to finish reading the comments, which are nearly as interesting.

Hi, Sharifah. Thanks a lot for visiting my both blogs – one on Kyushu, Japan and the other on Michigan! I find your blog serene and beautiful – very nice! Do you live in San Jose area? I used to visit the San Jose area a lot on bus. trips. What a nice area – but no longer now 😦 I want to go visit Malaysia and Singapore some day. Everybody tells me food in Malaysia is great. I can’t wait (^^)

Hi Tukusigal. Thanks for your kind words about my blog. I used to live in San Jose, too. Wondered if we lived there at the same time.:) Yes, Singapore and Malaysia are known as “food paradise” for locals and tourists alike. I hope you will make a visit soon!

Hey Sharifah,
It has been quite long since you last visited my blog and shared your valuable feedback! 🙂
Here are some tokens of remembrance, and appreciation for you. I will actually be glad if you just visit and accept, no rules necessary.https://randomlyabstract.wordpress.com/2013/07/22/you-are-amazing/
Sincere wishes,
Maria.

Dear Sharifah,
Thank you so much for visiting my blog! I love the concepts your blog/magazine is based on, you are truly a “citizen of the world” My grandparents lived in Malaysia for several years, and my uncle lives in Singapore so both cultures have left an impact on our family though I never visited. I look forward to reading your lovely blog 🙂

It’s nice to find a fellow Southeast Asian on the Net! I’m actually considering journalism as a possible career, which makes even cooler that I happened to stumble upon your blog 🙂 Love your pictures and musings so far!